Welcome to Swindon Healthy Schools
Swindon Healthy Schools is committed to supporting all local schools to provide a whole school approach to improve and maximise pupils' health and wellbeing so they can reach their full potential. This includes guidance around improving the school environment, policies and activities to promote and facilitate good health choices. This website recommends resources, support and training to enhance the Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) curriculum and offers information on networking opportunities to enable schools to share good practice.
In Swindon we aim to provide a personalised approach to each school's health and wellbeing needs.
Please read our current offer to schools via this PDF.
To engage with our programme and to receive this support, please contact us.
News
Free online workshop: child abuse and neglect
20th November 2024Swindon Safeguarding Partnership is pleased to be hosting this free online workshop, facilitated by Emma Motherwell from the NSPCC on the 28 November 2024 1pm-2pm. Further information is below. Please...
The National Governance Association (NGA) and DfE New e-learning module: A whole-school approach to food
20th November 2024The National Governance Association (NGA) has launched a new Learning Link e-learning module: A whole-school approach to food, developed in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE). The module,...
16 Days of Action 2024: Stalking and harassment
19th November 202416 Days of Action 2024: Stalking and harassment The 16 Days of Action is an annual campaign that runs from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10th December,...
Is Your PSHE/RSHE programme making a difference?
19th November 20241decision is offering a free subscription service, to help schools close personal development gaps for children. Further information is available via the following PDF flyer.
The Big Brush Club live oral health improvement webinars
18th November 2024The Big Brush Club is organising several live oral health improvement webinars throughout November and December for early years providers and parents/guardians. These sessions will provide valuable information...
New School Games SEND Inclusion Toolkit
15th November 2024Youth Sport Trust has released their new School Games SEND Inclusion Toolkit, designed to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion within sport and physical activity through education of each Special...
Challenging Myths in Autistic Masking: Free online training - 25 November
11th November 2024FREE online event for Swindon and Wiltshire Schools Online event hosted by Jodie Clarke and Kieran Rose with the support of Swindon SEND Families Voice Monday 25th November: 3.45pm - 5.00pm Research...
Anti-Bullying Week Free Resouces
7th November 2024Anti-Bullying Week In support of Anti-Bullying Week, Chameleon PDE is providing a Bullying Awareness Lesson Pack for free! This resource is designed to help students understand the impact of bullying,...
IOPC Youth Panel survey on policing and the police complaints system!
7th November 2024The leaders unlocked Youth Commission on Police and Crime provides a platform for young people to influence the future of policing and crime prevention in their local areas. The Commission allows young...
Simple Steps to Reduce the Spread of Stomach Bugs and Winter Illnesses
7th November 2024As children across the country return to their classrooms after the half term break, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is providing stomach bugs and winter illnesses guidance to ensure they stay healthy...